Job vacancy: Senior Data Analyst, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Hatfield

Job summary

Main area: Innovation & Transformation
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 367-CORP-9712-A

Employer: Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Colonnades
Town: Hatfield
Salary: £50,008 - £56,908 Per annum (5% HCAS Included)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/09/2025 23:59

Senior Data Analyst

Band 7

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

http://hpft.recruitforvalues.co

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

· Development of data models to support HPFT’s operations and data led decision-making

· Support the design and implementation of robust data models and data sets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across various departments

· Manage complex data queries using advanced SQL skills and support other team members in SQL proficiency

· Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative staff to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions

· Translate data insights into actionable recommendations to support the continuous improvement of HPFT’s services

· Support the optimisation of data workflows and enhance data-driven strategies within the organisation

· Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively

· Maintain compliance with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Equality and Diversity

· Foster a data-informed culture within HPFT, driving efficiency and improving outcomes for service users and carers

Communications

The Senior Data Analyst is required to engage in both formal and informal communication methods to effectively manage their responsibilities. This role involves regular interaction with various stakeholders, including clinical and administrative staff, performance and analytics teams, data warehouse and integration teams, and service leads across the Trust. The communication can range from discussing data needs and providing tailored solutions to translating data insights into actionable recommendations. Given the nature of the information, which may include sensitive and complex data about service users, it is crucial to maintain confidentiality and adhere to relevant UK data protection laws.

The post holder must be adept at both written and verbal communication to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively. This includes preparing detailed reports, presentations, and data visualisations, as well as participating in meetings and discussions to ensure that all parties are informed and aligned with the Trust's objectives. The role also requires the ability to handle contentious and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, ensuring that communication is clear, accurate, and respectful of all individuals involved. By fostering open and transparent communication, the Senior Information Manager will support the continuous improvement of healthcare services and contribute to a data-informed culture within HPFT.

Person specification

Skills / Knowledge / Ability

Essential criteria

Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to manage complex data queries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable criteria

Experience with Power BI
Experience with R coding

Qualifications / Education / Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of education and/or training in data analytics or information management concepts
Advanced SQL certification or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Master's degree in a relevant field
Membership of professional bodies such as the British Computer Society (BCS)

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Experience in building and managing data sets using SQL
Experience in supporting or mentoring team members in technical tasks

Desirable criteria

Experience with NHS data sets including MHSDS
Experience in implementing data governance frameworks

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. In 2021, we won the prestigious Health Service Journal award for Mental Health Trust of the Year, with the judges saying they were “blown away” by our people’s achievements and that everything they saw “sings and hums”. This year, our staff rated us the 4^th best mental health and learning disability trust to work for out of all 52 trusts in the country. Our staff tell us that they are proud to be part of the HPFT team, proud of the standard of care we provide and proud that service users are our top priority. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.

If you would like to join a team to be proud of and you share our values and passion for great care and outcomes for our service users and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

HPFT is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights and encourage applications from all sections of the community including users of mental health services.

The Trust is committed to helping staff balance work and home life and welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work part-time or under flexible working arrangements.

Infection Control

All our staff will need to comply with current Infection Prevention and Control measures which could include wearing a mask on all our Trust sites and in all roles

AI Usage Guidance

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) can aid you in completing your application, these tools cannot fully grasp the context of requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge and experience. Please ensure you have tailored your application before submitting it.

For further information, please refer to the Trust’s guidance on AI usage document which can be found below.

Visa and Immigration

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We would encourage all applicants to review the criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.